Guaranteed Buyer sold green electricity worth UAH 483M at auction on Sept.6
State Enterprise Guaranteed Buyer sold electricity generated from renewable energy sources worth UAH 483 million, which was put up for sale at an auction on September 6.
Economy
Ukraine’s demand for used cars up 56% in August
Ukrainians registered 51.3 thousand used cars imported from abroad in August 2021, which is 56% more than in August 2020, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom).
Ukraine's integration into ENTSO-E will enable EU energy system to raise sustainability - Bondarenko
The synchronization of Ukraine’s integrated energy system with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) will enable the European energy system to become more flexible and raise its sustainability, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy.
Ukraine's international reserves reach nine-year high - NBU
Ukraine's international reserves increased to $31.6 billion dollars as of September 1, thus reaching a nine-year high, the press service of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has reported.
Ukraine interested in enhancing economic cooperation with Chile
Ukraine is interested in resuming dialog on trade and economic cooperation with Chile.
Ukrzaliznytsia carries over 9M passengers during summer
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukrainian railways, carried 9.1 million passengers in June-August 2021, which is 130% of the figures recorded last summer and 70% of those figures in the summer of 2019.
Ukraine seeks visa-free travel, FTA with U.S. – foreign minister
In negotiations with American partners, Ukraine has been promoting the idea of concluding agreements on visa-free travel and a free trade area with the United States.
06 September 2021
Ukraine’s embassy participates in CIFTIS 2021, hosts investment forum
Charge d’Affaires of Ukraine in China Zhanna Leshchynska participated in the opening ceremony for the China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS-2021, Beijing, September 2-7) at the invitation of the Beijing People’s Government.
Zakarpattia region budget receives almost UAH 7M in tourist tax revenues
Since the beginning of 2021, local budgets of Zakarpattia region received UAH 6.9 million in tourist tax payments, which is 36.1% more than in the pre-pandemic period of 2019.
Ukraine pumped almost 3 bcm of gas into underground storage facilities
Ukraine has already pumped almost 3 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas into its underground gas storage facilities in the current pumping season, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of JSC Ukrtransgaz.
More than 13,000 land agreements registered in Ukraine
As of September 6, Ukraine registered 12,784 agreements on the purchase and sale of agricultural land, Ukrinform reports, referring to the press service of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food.
Ukraine’s gas imports amounted to 22.3 mcm per day as of Sept 1 – UEEX
As of September 1, Ukraine’s gas imports amounted to 22.3 million cubic meters (mcm) per day, Ukrinform reports with reference to the review of the natural gas market for August 30 - September 3, published on the website of the Ukrainian Energy Exchange (UEEX).
NBU provides refinancing to three banks
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) provided a total of UAH 535 million in refinancing to three banks, Ukrinform reports, referring to the central bank’s press service.
NBU bought $159M on interbank foreign exchange market last week
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) purchased $159 million on the interbank foreign exchange market last week, according to data provided by the central bank.
Government stepping up work on deregulation to ease conditions for businesses
The Ukrainian government is stepping up work in the sphere of deregulation so that to simplify working conditions for entrepreneurs.
Providing Ukraine with new IMF tranche to be discussed in Sept – Ustenko
In autumn, Ukraine makes a number of payments on its external debt, while its gold and foreign exchange reserves are full.
Single treasury account balance grows sixfold in August – PM Shmyhal
The Ukrainian single treasury account balance grew sixfold in August and reached UAH 57.5 billion as of September 1.
Ukraine to continue cooperation programs with IMF – Liubchenko
Ukraine intends to continue cooperation with the IMF - this is important not only for the sustainable development of the country's economy, but also for attracting foreign investment.
04 September 2021
In California, Zelensky meets with Ukrainians working at Silicon Valley companies
As part of his working visit to the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Ukrainian founders of startups and Ukrainians holding senior positions at major tech companies in Silicon Valley.
03 September 2021
Ukraine's reserves exceeded $30B in early Sept, despite eurobond payments - NBU
Ukraine's international foreign exchange reserves exceeded $30 billion in early September, despite the repayment of $1.3 billion in eurobonds.
Ukrainian IT industry revenues may grow to $16.5B in 3-5 years - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with leading investors, representatives of venture funds and Silicon Valley accelerators in San Francisco, the press service of the head of state has reported.
Ukraine to strengthen cooperation with U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Ukraine intends to develop the electronic exchange of tax information with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Ukraine launches modernization of main checkpoints on border with EU
The Office of the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration has outlined next steps for the development of border infrastructure.
Naftogaz CEO names “best guarantee” of continued gas transit
The best guarantee of continued gas transit through the territory of Ukraine would be the contracts with European gas companies.
Ukraine, Qatar agree to enhance economic cooperation
Ukraine and Qatar have agreed on attracting investment, developing entrepreneurship and cooperating in the fields of tourism, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and the financial sector.
Ukraine, U.S. sign memorandum on strengthening business cooperation
The governments of Ukraine and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on commercial cooperation.
02 September 2021
Ukrtransgaz pumps over 18 bcm of gas into underground storage facilities
JSC Ukrtransgaz pumped more than 18 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas into its underground gas storage facilities as of September 2, Ukrtransgaz Acting CEO Serhiy Pereloma has said.
Zelensky, World Bank president discuss land reform in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the World Bank Group David Malpas have held a meeting to discuss land reform in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s PM, Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry discuss trade and investment cooperation
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and Minister of Commerce and Industry, Acting Minister of Finance of the State of Qatar HE Mr Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari discussed strengthening cooperation in trade and investment.